Middle West -- Emigration and immigration
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Andrew J. Alford papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 127
Abstract
Andrew J. Alford immigrated to the United States from Sweden in 1867, settling in Kankakee County, Illinois. Andrew J. Alford papers, 1855-1895 and undated, contains correspondence between members of Alford's family, title certificates and receipts, insurance policy receipts, Alford's naturalization certificate, and other papers.
Dates:
1855-1895 and undated
Found in:
Augustana College Special Collections
Esping family papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 97
Abstract
The Esping family emigrated to Illinois from their home in Döderhult, Sweden in 1853. The family line and genealogy is extensive, but this collection focuses mainly on Julius Esping, his wife Sophie Bezelius, and their direct line. Their sons, Julius and Axel, fought in the United States Civil War, and Axel was killed at the Battle of Vicksburg in 1863. The Esping family papers, 1869-1983 and undated, contains Otto William Esping's diary, family correspondence, accounts of the Espings'...
Dates:
1869-1983 and undated
Found in:
Augustana College Special Collections